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  1. "An undiscovered gem". With magnificent Norman architecture, a unique 13th-century nave ceiling, the awe-inspiring West Front and burial places of two queens to make your visit an unforgettable experience. Exhibitions and a timeline of artefacts in the Cathedral Visitor Centre within the Precincts tell the Cathedral's story. Guided tours of the Cathedral are available Monday to Saturday, with tower tours during the summer months and candlelight tours in the winter. There is a gift shop inside the Cathedral and a restaurant and tea room is available in the Becket Chapel opposite the main cathedral building.
    1. The theatre programme is made up of 'home-grown' productions, national touring shows, local community productions & a full programme of one-off concerts.
    2. The I Matter Exhibition at Peterborough Museum
      The new and improved Peterborough Museum is OPEN once again! The museum reopened in March 2012 further to a major £3.2 million redevelopment, jointly funded by Vivacity, Peterborough City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
      1. A selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs where you can get food and drink in Peterborough city centre.
      2. Boat hire on Peterborough embankment.
        The Embankment by the River Nene plays host to many events throughout the year.
      3. Cathedral square
        At the heart of the city centre is Peterborough's iconic Guildhall, situated in the midst of many popular shops and eateries. The surrounding area is used for various events, including Farmers Markets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and the ever-popular Christmas Light Switch-on every December. The square also features a network of water fountains which are lit up in a colourful display as the evening draw in. Further information on upcoming events can be obtained from the council website.

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      1. Add Dancing on the Moon - Silent Disco to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough, PE1 1XZ

        Telephone

        01733 355315

        Peterborough

        The Cathedral's ever-popular silent disco returns, this time with the added bonus of the presence of the artwork 'One Small Step' by Peter Walker, so you really can dance on the moon!

        This will be a silent disco like never before - the dance…

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      2. Add Robin Hood (Christmas Show) to your Itinerary

        Address

        St John's Church, Cathedral Square, Church St, Peterborough, PE1 1XB

        Church St, Peterborough

        This Christmas, join Robin Hood and his merry men (and women) in Peterborough as Lamphouse Theatre brings Sherwood Forest to the city!

        Venue

        St John the Baptist Church, Peterborough

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      3. Add SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK: THE ROD STEWART STORY to your Itinerary

        Address

        New Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RS

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        Endorsed by Rod's own family, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres in 2023 with its hotly anticipated new production.
        Direct from the West End, the show brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating…

        Venue

        New Theatre, Peterborough

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      4. Add Peterborough Beer Festival 2019 to your Itinerary

        Address

        Embankment Road, PETERBOROUGH, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1EF

        PETERBOROUGH

        Our five day event aims to showcase the best real ales from the UK, all kept in tip-top condition under giant marquees by our expert team of beer keepers. Add to that our location on the embankment of the River Nene in the heart of the city with…

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      5. Add Fawlty Towers Revisited 14/06/2024 to your Itinerary

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        Park Inn by Radisson, Wentworth Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1BA

        Telephone

        01772691284

        Peterborough

        The Fawlty Towers gang are back with a new hilarious show. Can Basil cope with social media, reality television and an invasion of tribute acts? Will Sybil drag the hotel into the 21st Century and does Manuel ever audition for Simon Cowell? Who is…

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      6. Add Some times graffiti: archaeology, art and archives from Scotland to your Itinerary

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        Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, 51 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF

        Peterborough

        Join Dr Alex Hale, who is Senior Archaeology Researcher at Historic Environment Scotland for an online talk about graffiti and archaeology, running alongside the Urban exhibition at Peterborough Museum. 

        Venue

        City Art Gallery, Peterborough

        Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Peterborough

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      7. Add Grandfather and grandsons - Watercolours, engravings and lino cuts to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1LF

        Telephone

        01733864663

        Peterborough

        From 2nd – 27th May, 'Grandfather and Grandsons' will be showcased in our Squires Coffee House.

        Grandfather and Grandsons is an exhibition celebrating a family of artists, showcasing their work of watercolours, engravings and lino cuts, side by…

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      8. Add P*ssed up panto to your Itinerary

        Address

        The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 207239

        Peterborough

        Have you ever watched a pantomime and wondered what mischief the cast would get up to if there weren’t any children in the audience? What happens when the cast have had one-too-many?! Now’s your chance to find out…

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      9. Add FREE City Centre Trick or Treat Trail to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1LF

        Telephone

        07385108677

        Peterborough

        Grab the kids and hop on a broomstick for a day of dress-up, devilish tricks, and of course, tasty treats!

        Take part in a FREE trick or treat trail around the city centre between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 21st October, when maps detailing six shops…

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      10. Add Silent Disco to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Cathedral, The Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS

        Telephone

        01733 355315

        Minster Precincts, Peterborough

        It's time to dust off your dancing shoes and boogie the night away in the Cathedral this December!

        Our much-anticipated silent disco is back, bursting with festive favourites its the perfect way to burn off some of Christmas shopping stress…

        Venue

        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough

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      11. Add Vivaldi at Christmas to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Cathedral, The Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS

        Telephone

        01733 355315

        Minster Precincts, Peterborough

        Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, in the spectacular candlelit setting of Peterborough Cathedral. Featuring some of the UK's most exceptional…

        Venue

        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough

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      12. Add A Christmas Carol by Chapterhouse Theatre to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Cathedral, The Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS

        Telephone

        01733 355315

        Minster Precincts, Peterborough

        Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to bring you A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens' timeless tale of hope and redemption, this Christmas!

        Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to bring you A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens' timeless tale of…

        Venue

        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough

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      13. Add Frank Skinner: Showbiz to your Itinerary

        Address

        New Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RS

        Peterborough

        Comedy legend Frank Skinner brings his smash-hit tour, Showbiz, to Peterborough.

        Following a sold out five-week run at the West End’s Garrick Theatre, comedy legend Frank Skinner is adding extra dates to his latest UK tour and bringing his…

        Venue

        New Theatre, Peterborough

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      14. Add Who Owns The Land? With Emma Edmondson and Shaun C Badham to your Itinerary

        Address

        Chauffeurs Cottage, St. Peters Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1YX

        Telephone

        01733 893077

        Peterborough

        Artists Emma Edmondson and Shaun C Badham are coming to Chauffeurs for an evening of activity exploring the theme of land ownership, agency and what's possible when things go wrong. The event will include talks around artists' agency, protest…

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      15. Add Peterborough Christmas Lights Switch On to your Itinerary

        Address

        Cathedral Square, PETERBOROUGH, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XH

        PETERBOROUGH

        The much-anticipated event takes place on Friday, November 15 in Cathedral Square and features an array of exciting activities.

        Crowds will also get to see Peterborough's new 40 foot Spruce Christmas tree, which will be colourfully lit up as…

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      16. Add Everybody Get Up – The 90's Boyband Concert to your Itinerary

        Address

        The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 207239

        Peterborough

        Come and join us on a nostalgic journey as we celebrate some of the biggest boyband hits from FIVE, Westlife, N-Sync, Backstreet Boys, Take That & many more!

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      17. Add Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) @ The Key Theatre to your Itinerary

        Address

        Embankment Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 207239

        Peterborough

        Book now: https://keytheatrepeterborough.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173607395

        The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.

        All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! The National Production Company…

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      18. Add Christmas Craft Fayre to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1LF

        Telephone

        01733864663

        Peterborough

        Want to find unique gifts for friends and family this Christmas? Come to the Museum's Christmas Craft Fayre, Saturday 30th November, where local traders will be selling their beautiful arts & homemade crafts. You'll be sure to find something special…

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      19. Add Christmas Magic to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough, Cambs, PE1 1XS

        Telephone

        0333 666 3366

        Peterborough

        Christmas Magic returns to Peterborough Cathedral on Saturday 10th December with a family-friendly matinee at 2.30pm and an evening performance at 7.30pm, featuring all your festive favourites! There's no better way to start your Christmas so BOOK…

        Venue

        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough

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      20. Add Out With A Bang Party to your Itinerary

        Address

        Chauffeurs Cottage, St. Peters Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1YX

        Telephone

        01733 893077

        Peterborough

        Hold off those tears and the violins… Metal Peterborough is moving out of Chauffeurs Cottage with a BIG bang, and you're all invited!

        We can't leave our home of over 10 years without celebrating with the people of Peterborough and those who have…

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